Endommager
Example: Ne pas endommager les meubles pendant le déménagement.
Definition
"Endommager" means to cause damage or harm to something, making it less functional or aesthetically impaired. For example, it refers to the act of damaging furniture during a move, as in 'Ne pas endommager les meubles pendant le déménagement.'
Etymology
The French verb "endommager" comes from the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to cause to be' and 'dommage,' meaning 'damage.' The word 'dommage' originates from the Latin 'dominus,' relating to ownership or property, reflecting the idea of harming someone's possessions. Did you know that 'endommager' literally means 'to put into damage'?
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"Endommager" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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